The 2026 European Mountain Bike Championships (Championnat d’Europe VTT 2026) took place from July 29 to August 2, 2026, at Monte Tamaro in Switzerland. This prestigious event featured three main disciplines: Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Short Circuit (XCC), and Cross-Country Relay (XCR). (mtbdata.com)
Elite Women’s XCC
Swiss rider Sina Frei clinched the European Short Track title, adding to her impressive World Cup victories this season. She secured the gold ahead of World Champion Alessandra Keller. Jenny Rissveds of Sweden completed the podium, finishing ahead of Evie Richards and Sofie Pedersen. Belgium’s Emeline Detilleux finished 14th.
Elite Men’s XCC
Britain’s Charlie Aldridge claimed his first European title in the Elite Men’s Short Track. Italy’s Juri Zanotti and Switzerland’s Dario Lillo rounded out the podium. Belgium’s Pierre De Froidmont delivered a strong performance, finishing sixth, just ahead of France’s Joshua Dubau.
Under-23 Women’s XCC
Swiss rider Léa Huber secured the Under-23 Women’s Short Track title, leading a Swiss one-two with compatriot Elina Benoit. Norway’s Lisa Kristine Jorde completed the podium.
Under-23 Men’s XCC
Germany’s Paul Schel emerged victorious in the Under-23 Men’s Short Track, finishing ahead of Switzerland’s Nicolas Halter and Sweden’s Leo Lounela. Spain’s Thibaut François Baudry placed fourth, while Belgium’s Ryan Laenen finished tenth and Norway’s Sverre Van Lee twelfth. Notably, there were no French competitors in the Under-23 category.
Junior Women’s XCC
Czech rider Barbora Bukovska claimed the Junior Women’s Short Track title, with Shana Huber and Nikoletta Bettina Kiss completing the podium.
Junior Men’s XCC
French rider Noa Filippi secured the Junior Men’s Short Track title, finishing ahead of Switzerland’s Marwan Barhoumi and Germany’s Elias Hückemann. Belgium’s Aloïs Lorge placed 23rd.
Cross-Country Relay (XCR)
In the team relay event, Switzerland emerged victorious, followed by Italy and Denmark.
For comprehensive results and more information, please visit the official UEC website.